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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.37, 814.74 and 324.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.37, 814.74 and 324.85 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.37 : 814.74 = 324.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.37/814.74 = 324.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.37x = 814.74 × 324.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.37x = 264,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,663.01/590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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